How to Pronounce "distract from"
expression
dɪˈstɹækt/ /ˈfɹəm
dih-STRAKT frum
dɪstɹˈækt/ /fɹˈɒm
dis-TRAKT from
Definition
To take someone's attention away from something; to prevent someone from focusing on a particular thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈstɹækt/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
dɪstɹˈækt/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dih-STRAKT frum
UK
dis-TRAKT from
Listen in Context
Please don't distract from my homework.
The noise distracted from the movie.
Her laughter distracted from the serious discussion.
Try to ignore your phone so it doesn't distract from your work.